ABOUT THE COMPANY
SC Steel, LLC was established January 2, 2018, as a subsidiary of FabSouth and acquired the assets of SMI-Owen Steel Company, Inc. on April 1, 2018. SMI-Owen Steel Company had owned the business since 1994 when they acquired it from South Carolina Steel Company. The Upstate South Carolina facility has been in operation at this location since 1952.
JOB OVERVIEW
Moves and Loads trailers to support structural steel fabrication and shipments. Inspects trailers for road-worthiness. Performs minor trailer maintenance and repair. Transfers paperwork as required. Works in a safe and efficient manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety – Achieve the goal of zero accidents by using all protective equipment assigned and operating in a safe manner per FabSouth Structural policies. Suggest ideas to improve safety. Report immediately all accidents and cooperate fully with all accident investigations.
- Quality – Ensure road worthiness of trailers prior to placing in service for loading.
- Schedule – Meet delivery dates promised to customers by performing operations on time and in an efficient manner.
- Efficiency – Minimize manufacturing costs by using time, materials, and equipment effectively. Suggest ways to reduce costs and optimize efficiency.
- Equipment – Maintain all tools, machines, and supplies in good, safe working order. Report any issues or discrepancies immediately.
- Other Duties – as assigned. SC Steel reserves the right to assign the employee additional task and responsibilities as needed.
SPECIFIC TASKS INCLUDE:
- Move trailers from yard to fabrication shops or other locations as directed
- Inspect loaded trailers to ensure loading is sound (will not create safety issues and will not distort materials during transit).
- Keep trailer yard organized
- Communicate with maintenance regarding trailer maintenance needs
- Perform basic inspections of trailers prior to pulling them into fabrication shops for loading:
- Inspect Tires & perform tire pressure checks
- Inspect for defects
- Perform inspections of trailers each time they return from delivery
- Replace light bulbs as required to ensure all lights are operational on trailers
- Replace glad hands as required
- Apply touchup paint on newly painted trailers as necessary
- After receiving certifications:
- Perform DOT inspections on trailers every 6 months
- Adjust brakes on trailers as necessary
- Track activities and time spent on different activities
- Maintain all documentation needed for DOT compliance
- Tractor Driver’s Log
- Trailer Inspection documentation
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Three or more years of related activities, including material handling and forklift training
OTHER:
- Must have Commercial Drivers License (CDL Class A).
- Understands the DOT regulations concerning strapping of loads, distribution of loaded weights, oversize load thresholds and requirements.
- Understands proper loading techniques and proper use of dunnage to separate loads and to prevent damage to pieces during transit.
- Understands basic maintenance for spotter truck and related equipment.
- Certification for inspecting and performing adjustments to trailer brakes
- Good Time Management skills
- Excellent communication skills – ability to deal with various people with patience, ability to handle multiple and sometimes conflicting requests in a professional and efficient manner.
Agrees with and subscribes to company values.
Additional expectations include:
- Safety – Our basic philosophy is to not take chances – “No amount of personal risk is worth any amount of production.”
- Quality – Focus on quality issues and errors and take the lead for eliminating the root causes.
- Communication – Interface with multiple resources Logistics Manager, fabrication supervisors and painter/loaders
Equal Opportunity Statement
SC Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.